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MOT reliability

Suzuki Gs500 et

1 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
56%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Suzuki Gs500 et vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gs500 et has an overall 56% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,076 miles.

1
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gs500 et problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gs500 et MOT tests:

  • Other53%
  • Steering24%
  • Lamps & electrical18%
  • Brakes18%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%

Suzuki Gs500 et pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
151100%
1610%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Suzuki Gs500 et MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Gs500 et MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  4. kill switch partialy covered by mirror not quickly accessible (2 times)
  5. Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  8. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
  9. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) (1 times)
  10. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  11. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
  15. Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) (1 times)

Suzuki Gs500 et pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1991 1 9 56% 78,076

Suzuki Gs500 et reliability FAQ

Across 1 Suzuki Gs500 et vehicles in our MOT data, 56% pass the MOT (a 44% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gs500 et MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Gs500 et in our data has covered around 78,076 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Gs500 et

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